Open banking in the UK is growing rapidly. Latest industry figures show there are more than 16 million users now benefiting from the service.

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Source: FCA
Date: 16 December 2025

The FCA is amending its Code of Conduct (COCON) sourcebook to explain how non-financial misconduct can be a breach of the conduct rules. This will make it easier for firms to interpret and consistently apply FCA rules. The guidance will come into force on 1 September 2026.

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Source: FCA
Date: 12 December 2025

The FCA has fined Nationwide Building Society £44m for inadequate anti-financial crime systems and controls between October 2016 to July 2021.

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Source: FCA
Date: 12 December 2025

The FCA wrote to fixed firms last week to explain how the organisation has been delivering against one of the key commitments in its strategy – to be a smarter regulator.

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Source: FCA
Date: 12 December 2025

The latest edition of the Regulatory Initiatives Grid, setting out the regulatory pipeline for financial services over the next two years, has been published. The grid covers current and planned initiatives for nine organisations.

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Source: FCA
Date: 11 December 2025

The FCA has published the minutes from its board meeting held on 30 October. They discussed cyber risks and strategic performance.

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Source: FOS
Date: 11 December 2025

The latest edition of Ombudsman News has been published. It covers the organisation’s recent consultation on its plans and budget.

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Source: FOS
Date: 11 December 2025